'I, Whistler' explores the life, art and loves of an artistic genius

10:14 AM,
Jan. 21, 2013

Portrait of James Whistler by Walter Greaves.

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This weekend, Friday through Sunday, River District Theatre of Wausau brings three performances of "I, Whistler: The Life, Art and Women of James Whistler" to Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, 208 S. Chestnut Ave. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday show begins at 3 p.m.

This presentation is a multi-media performance "ArtPiece" featuring art projections and music. Actors Gary Anderson and Jessica Benton provide the voices of artist James McNeill Whistler and the four women who were integral to his world.